4.5

Anke Walz

Mathematics - Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

4.5
Quality
2.5
Difficulty
83%
Would Retake
105
Reviews
4.5
Quality
2.5
Difficulty
4.6
Helpful
4.4
Clarity

83%

Would Retake

105

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

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5

What Students Say

Nice in person but the classwork is bad

MAT224WI - 5.0 rating

She threatens you at a personal level and her exams were very far fetched based to what we learned in class

MAT240 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

88%

Textbook Required

38%

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B+

95% confidence
Based on 22 grades
Most common grades:
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C (2)
A+ (2)
Grade Distribution
A(14)B(3)C(2)D(2)F(1)A-/B+(2)
Based on 26 reported grades
A: 12
C: 2
A+: 2
B+: 2
Common Tags
Hilarious (12)
Caring (9)
Respected (9)
Gives good feedback (7)
Participation matters (5)
Clear grading criteria (4)
Test heavy (4)
Accessible outside class (4)
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Ratings by Course

MAT300

5.0

(1)

CALC170

5.0

(1)

CALCULUS

5.0

(1)

MAT121

5.0

(3)

MAT101

5.0

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Difficulty by Course

FOUNHIGHERMAT

5.0

CALC171

5.0

MAT000

5.0

GEO

4.0

MAT300

4.0

Reviews (105)
4.0
4.0
GEO
Apr 14, 2003

Very demanding. Lot's of work. But grades on a curve. Final grades are surprisingly generous. You'll learn a lot.

5.0
4.0
MAT300
Apr 15, 2003

Very demanding, but curves A LOT at the end of the semester. Very generous with final grades.

5.0
1.0
MAT105
Apr 30, 2003

I loved her. very easy if you do your work. got an A.

5.0
3.0
CALC170
May 6, 2003

She tough, funny, very approachable. I would take her for other math classes. Do your homework!

5.0
3.0
MAT171
May 6, 2003

Best Teacher at Kutztown in my Honest opinion.

5.0
3.0
CALCULUS
May 7, 2003

Best Teacher! I have her for independent study and she puts up with my constant boobery!

4.0
4.0
MAT171
May 8, 2003

Funny & Good Teacher. Gotta love the Germans!

4.0
4.0
MAT105
May 14, 2003

No Comments

5.0
2.0
MAT121
May 19, 2003

GREAT TEACHER! She knows what she is doing. Very competent and really great personality! Treats students with respect and probably gets a ton back in return. Very fair individual!

5.0
1.0
MAT105
Jun 1, 2003

Crazy woman! Highly recommended!

5.0
1.0
MAT121
Jul 31, 2003

She is the Porsche of profs... Awesome Would taker her for any class you need and she teaches.

5.0
2.0
MAT101
Aug 9, 2003

What a great experience! If the Terminator had a baby sister, it's Anke! ;-) She is an excellent teacher who could educate a mud pie to perform mathematical functions! She made me almost wish I was a math major . . .

4.0
1.0
MAT040
Nov 11, 2003

i recommended to so many people! she's an awesome teacher and she actually made me ENJOY math (which is quite an accomplishment). she deserves a big hug, and a large plate of brownies. way to kick serious a**, anke!

5.0
2.0
GEOMETRY
Nov 13, 2003

SHE IS SUCH A GREAT TEACHER! competant/funny/enjoyable/flexible/understanding and helpful---on a scale of 1-10 shes a 20 she makes this math enjoyable! a feat in itself no real proofs, homework yes--but worthwhile, reasonable testing!!! :)--big smile

5.0
2.0
GEOMETRY
Nov 14, 2003

Knows her stuff. Classes easy. Homework is easy. Her tests arent too bad because she teaches and you learn.

5.0
2.0
GEOMETRY
Nov 20, 2003

best math teacher ive ever had...makes me enthused to go to this MATH class---havent missed one yet--but sigh the semester is almost over try to take her soon---shes a great teacher that (of course) ku is "phasing out"---seems like they alway

5.0
2.0
MAT171
Feb 18, 2004

Great teacher! A little nuts, but that's just the brilliance showing. If you want to really really learn, take Anke.

5.0
3.0
MAT171
Mar 5, 2004

FANTASTIC!

5.0
1.0
GEOMETRY
Apr 2, 2004

she makes geometry extremely easy. i dont think anyone could fail this course, or even get close. she is great, take her.

5.0
1.0
GEOMETRY
Apr 5, 2004

absolutely one of the best, nicest, most helpful teachers i've had yet. makes everything very easy to understand. didn't mind me coming in late all the time. just do the work which is fun and minimal and she'll love you.

5.0
2.0
MAT040
Apr 12, 2004

Anke is great! She's friendly, helpful, she'll take time to talk to you, and she's very casual w/her students. This is a great class for people who AREN'T math majors because it's very artsy. Good for ed. and art majors.

4.0
3.0
GEOMETRY
Apr 13, 2004

No Comments

1.0
4.0
MAT040
Oct 14, 2004

No Comments

5.0
3.0
GEOMETRY
Oct 20, 2004

VERY helpful. She will talk to you about everything from society to Calculus. Geometry with her is a breeze to get through, and she keeps it interesting. Even for her harder classes, she's always available to see to it that you do well.

5.0
1.0
GEOMETRY
Oct 26, 2004

Great teacher. If you go to class you should do well. Her notes are clear and concise and you will know whats expected of you. Best teacher I have ever had. And her style is impecable. Can't expect anything dif from a college math teacher thats that cool!

5.0
1.0
MAT040
Oct 26, 2004

awesome professor, actually enjoy going to this class; she's fun, patient, and very easy to talk to. she understands where we're coming from with our questions. definitely one of the best i've ever had!

5.0
1.0
GEOMETRY
Oct 28, 2004

I'm an English major and this is by far my favorite class this semester. Take Geo as a math elective for a great time and you'll actually understand what is going on. Tests are challenging but test exactly what is taught and emphasized. TAKE ANKE, YOU WON'T BE SORRY!

5.0
1.0
MAT040
Nov 8, 2004

She is the best. Always willing to work with you. She cares about the student and how well you do in class, she wants to help you get throught it. She is very funny and she like to have fun. She also makes her class very interesting it is not always her standing in front of the room.

5.0
2.0
COLLEGEALGEBRA
Nov 9, 2004

i love this woman. no one teaches math better and has more fun with it. definitely one of the nicest, coolest profs at KU. take her if you have the chance.

5.0
1.0
COLLEGEALGEBRA
Dec 12, 2004

She is a great professor. She is VERY helpful, even durning the test. She gives extra credit if you ask for it. TAKE HER!

5.0
2.0
GEOMETRY
Dec 22, 2004

The BEST professor I have ever had! I loved the class and learned so much. I wish I could take her for all my classes!

3.0
5.0
FOUNHIGHERMAT
Dec 23, 2004

This class is impossible. She teachers material that is irrelevant and not on the test. Although she helps alot, she takes off a ton of points for being mathematically incorrect. She thinks we are supposed to be mathematicians, nope- we're only teaching in HS. she's cool-assignments hard as fu*k

3.0
2.0
MAT040
Mar 14, 2005

easy teaching, but spends too much time covering one topic before you move on to the next...alot of wasted time in the class

5.0
1.0
GEOMETRY
Apr 7, 2005

she's so cool...i took her my freshman year and she STILL remembers me. very good interpersonal skills with the class...very funny...very easy class. i recommend her 100%

5.0
2.0
MAT240
Apr 13, 2005

Probably the best math professor at Kutztown. Synthetic Geometry is pretty ridiculous, but she'll help you get an A. Quizes and tests are very easy and are all on what you learned. I LOVE HER.

5.0
1.0
MAT040GEOMETRY
Apr 15, 2005

This lady is a great teacher. She made everything easy to understand and her tests are easy, the quizzes are three times easier... and shes very spontaneous... expect to be let out of class early at LEAST a few times because she is the greatest

5.0
1.0
GEOMETRY040
May 10, 2005

SHE IS GGGRRREEAATT!! I am the worst person at math, and yet, going to her extra help hours, getting a tutor and going to class helped me understand the material a 100%!! She's a great prof, one of the best at Kutztown, she made me a better student this semester! If you have to take math, take her!!

5.0
3.0
MATH022
Aug 29, 2005

She's great! She'll go the extra mile to help you completely understand the information. Even if you don't like math, you'll enjoy this class.

5.0
2.0
MATH102
Aug 31, 2005

Anke is awesome, shes proof that you just can't stay mad at the Germans. But seriously the sweetest woman in the world and will do anything to help her students suceed in her class.

5.0
3.0
MAT240
Oct 7, 2005

She is absolutely wonderful! And a wonderful person too. I wish I had had her for more classes!

5.0
1.0
GEOMETRY
Oct 19, 2005

Anke is awesome! She makes the classroom atmosphere very relaxed. We do a lot of drawings which I found kinda fun, quizzes are easy, and the occassional projects are pretty easy too. Very willing to help if your struggling to understand something. If you prefer boring, traditional, by-the-book profs., she's not for you. Highly recommended!

5.0
4.0
MAT022
Oct 31, 2005

Anke: Kittens are lot more interesting than your average sock. This professor is by far the most helpful! She will do anything to help you succeed and even though you are mad at the world for being up so early she can't help but make you smile. If you are negative about Math take Anke! You will not have a single regret. You can leave early too

5.0
3.0
MAT172
Dec 12, 2005

Anke is terrific. She really tries hard to make sure that everyone succeeds. I would recommend her to everyone. Her tests are challenging, and are not exactly like the homework assignments. However, she grades very fairly.

5.0
3.0
MAT022
Dec 15, 2005

This women is awesome! Seh is the best prof that i have ever had...and i hate math. If you have the chance take her. Her class is really easy, and her tests are a joke!

5.0
2.0
MAT172
Dec 18, 2005

Second time with Anke, second time I love her. I got a D in Calc II the semester before this with Mistuma and took it again with her and got an A. Totally take her.

5.0
1.0
MAT022
Dec 20, 2005

Take this prof. if you can. she is very easy and very understandable. Easy A.

5.0
4.0
MAT022
Jan 10, 2006

SIMPLY AMAZING! Anke we love you!! Not only do you have a great sense of humor but you have a heart and you understand when someone really needs support! Signed...The Student Who Had The Most Terrible Semester Ever!!

5.0
3.0
MAT240
Aug 7, 2006

Easily one of the best math teachers around. This woman understands how to relay the concepts, logic, and pattern recognition necessary for real mathematicians to survive. Her course actually required THINKING, which is a pleasant change from the "see this algorithm? good. now grind away at this problem set." format of the Calculus ilk.

5.0
1.0
MAT040
Oct 19, 2006

if you need to take geometry i recommend her.. she's a really good prof. and she makes class fun and interesting. i love math, except geometry.. she made it so easy.. take her!

5.0
1.0
MAT010
Nov 1, 2006

extremely easy class, quiz every week but i got 100 on all so just come to class and you will be fine...laid back class, can talk throughout with your group. she is very good at complimenting and make you feel like you are doing well.

5.0
1.0
MAT121
Nov 4, 2007

I LOVE ANKE. she is my hero. i got her as a prof by accident, the original prof. i had is on extended leave. let me tell you. she is the best teacher ever. she is extremely helpful, and one of the funniest women on this planet. TAKE HER CLASS. you won't regret it.

5.0
4.0
MAT240
Nov 8, 2007

Anke is GREAT! Hilarious and just fun to talk with about anything. Extremely helpful, but I must emphasize that the nature of Synthetic Geometry is generally difficult. Out of all math profs though, she will be the one to get you through it. Curses a LOT, so if you find that offensive, not a good choice. Most find it hilarious though...

5.0
4.0
MAT240
Jun 3, 2008

I was quite shocked on day one but Anke is easily the most interesting and best professor I ever had...

3.0
4.0
MAT106
Nov 18, 2008

Anke is such a great person, to talk to and joke with. She expects you to know everything and doesnt explan things in the depth she should have. She has daily quizes which are easy, and 3 tests and a final. I had to go to math lab 2 days a week to understand everything

5.0
1.0
MAT040
Mar 23, 2009

She is very layed back...there is no textbook which is awesome. She doesn't take attendance. This class is pretty easy just make sure you understand what you are doing and look over your notes because it is a lot of geometry constructions. Overall, she is funny and intersting.

5.0
2.0
MAT171
Mar 24, 2009

She is a really good professor. Kinda crazy, but shes very nice. She assigns homework but it isnt mandatory. She gives weekly quizes but they are easy. We had 3 tests and a final. I'd say take her.

3.0
5.0
CALC171
Apr 9, 2009

Missed one of the first days and could not keep up. Very friendly, but loves to threaten students, typical cat lady. Very strenuous. Planning to take a kinder professor.

4.0
1.0
MAT171
Nov 17, 2009

I LOVE ANKE! She is amazing! She is a crazy, german cat lady and her class is a lot of fun. She helps you while your taking her quizzes and tests, pretty much gives you the answer. Her homework is optional, but you should probably do it so you know what is going on. She swears and makes fun of people a lot, I would highly recommend her!

5.0
3.0
MAT224
Apr 4, 2010

Anke is a wonderful professor. She explains everything very clearly and uses great examples, her home is a lot but not required. You have book work every night and assignments that are actually due. If you think she is a bad professor, than you are probably lazy, unintelligent, not a real math major, or an education major. Or possibly all three.

4.0
3.0
MAT171
Dec 8, 2010

She teaches to her favorite students and is very condescending if you answer incorrectly. I would take a kinder professor like Mr. or Mrs. Gorman for Calc

3.0
3.0
MAT171
Dec 23, 2010

Walz may be a nice person at a private level. But, she is a terrible teacher who can't get her point across. As a result, you don't learn what needs to be learned for the next course, MAT 172. I've heard the same complaint over and over again about her when she teaches other upper-level courses. AVOID!!

5.0
2.0
MAT171
Dec 24, 2010

She is an absolute genius. The class moved slow, but the material was explained very well. We probably moved so slow because we didn't have a very intelligent class. She can give you reasons why calculus works the way it does. It is pretty cool!

1.0
5.0
MAT240
Jan 17, 2011

She threatens you at a personal level and her exams were very far fetched based to what we learned in class.The class has nothing to do with the other math sequences and has no applications basically it sucks

5.0
1.0
MAT040
Apr 14, 2011

Take her!!! she's so funny! she picks on her students in a joking sort of way and everyone gets a laugh out of it. She tells the funniest stories about her life and is constantly cursing which makes it so funny. for the first half of the semester we drew pictures with our compass and protractor. After that we construct more pics finding shapes.

5.0
2.0
MA181
Oct 23, 2011

One of the best teachers I have ever had. I feel she explains things well. As long as you pay attention and DO THE HW, you should be fine! She can be a bit rough, but don't take it personally! I think she is hilarious! Wish I could take her for every math class!

5.0
4.0
MAT017
Oct 26, 2011

best prof i ever had. never understood a word of math until i took her. she's extremely helpful and so nice/funny. take her!! if you participate - you're good to go

5.0
2.0
MATCAL1
Nov 4, 2011

shes is the f'ing BEST. WILL ALWAYS HELP. sometimes personal; sometimes intimidating but all in good fun. words cant discribe this german cussing cat woman. you will love her. and if you dont; there is something wrong with you. go to class, keep up, easy A. LOVE YOU ANKEE! : ) a.u.b.s

5.0
2.0
MAT7172
Feb 3, 2012

ANKE IS AWESOME! She's hilarious and will help you no matter what. She will help you with anything! Take her!

5.0
2.0
MAT017
Nov 15, 2012

Best teacher ever. She's aways willing to help and she is so funny! I highly recommened her, even if you aren't good at math

5.0
2.0
MAT17
Nov 20, 2012

Hilarious. She is unlike any other prof I've encountered here, she swears like a sailor but is overall very sweet. VERY GERMAN, but easily understood. For someone who HATES math, she made it very tolerable. attendance not mandatory but suggested for notes, she announces all quizzes ahead of time

5.0
2.0
MAT017
Nov 6, 2013

One of the best math professors here at Kutztown! I was always horrible at math, but after having her class she made it seem so easy! Get ready for lots of swearing and funny jokes about her cats. She's hilarious

5.0
1.0
MAT17
Jan 8, 2014

Really cares about her students. I took this course as one of my electives because I'm extremely good at math. So this was a really easy class for me. If you're not good at math take anke!!! She clarifies things for those who aren't good at understanding math. Seriously take her if you can. I'm taking her again for a writing intensive math class

5.0
2.0
MAT224WI
Mar 22, 2014

She's really friendly and willing to help. As long as you pay attention in class, take the notes, and complete and ask questions on the homework, the class is an easy A.

5.0
4.0
MAT224WI
Mar 26, 2014

She's a nice lady, and really knows her stuff. However there's next to no way of studying for the class because the non-mandatory hw she assigns she admits herself is dumb or confusing, which it is. She rushes through material and writes pretty nasty comments on graded things. The class isn't easy in general. Nice in person but the classwork is bad

5.0
3.0
MATH400
May 5, 2014

Anke is the best. She knows her math. She is one the smartest teachers I've ever met. Class is always full of laughs. She is always willing to help with homework and she genuinely cares about her students. She has helped me in so many ways and I am going to miss her!!!!!

4.0
1.0
MAT040
Grade: A
Apr 2, 2016

The way she teaches the material is usually straight forward enough to earn an A if you show up every day and do your assignments, but on the rare occasion that you don't understand something and have a question, she can be a little sarcastic and insulting in the way that she answers you. She's a cool and interesting person most of the time, though

5.0
4.0
MAT260
Grade: C
Jul 6, 2016
Would take again

Anke is hilarious! Truly a great professor and an even better person. She truly cares about her students success. She is a decent grader and gives out a ton of homework. DO THE HOMEWORK OR YOU WON"T PASS. She says things how they are and is always available to help. She is respected by the students and I promise you will never have a boring class.

5.0
1.0
GEOMETRY
Oct 14, 2016
Would take again

Absolute character: she is a great person and wonderful teacher

Hilarious
Caring
Respected
5.0
1.0
MAT017
Grade: A+
Nov 12, 2016
Would take again

The best and funniest professor at Kutztown. If all professors were like her, people wouldn't actually mind going to class. She actually knows what she is talking about and makes every class interesting and fun. I wish she could teach all my classes. take her class!! its an easy A!

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
GEOMETRY040
Grade: B+
Aug 19, 2017
Would take again

She was so helpful and definitely cares about her students who care about the class. But if you show you have no interest, she will not help you at all. Her class can be difficult and studying for her tests and quizzes is next to impossible but if you pay attention in class and take notes well, you'll be alright

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
MAT017
Grade: A
Oct 31, 2017
Would take again

Always willing to help, and she is always willing to re word things so the students can better understand them. During tests and quiz's she helps you as much as possible. If you dont go you will miss a lot of material. i hate math but I want to take another math so I can take her. She also has a dog she brings to class so its a win win.

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
MAT040GEOMETRY
Grade: A
Nov 2, 2017
Would take again

Let's just say I am horrible at Math. However, taking her made me confident in math as a whole. She can be intimidating, but don't take it personal. She will always help you if needed. She does not leave students hanging. However, she does not cater to students who don't take class work and attendance serious. Show up and pay attention, easy A.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
4.0
4.0
MAT260
Grade: B-
Nov 6, 2017
Would take again

I love Anke. I took her for Linear Alg. Her assignments and tests can be difficult, but she cares about her students and wants you to pass, always willing to help you if need be. She also will be straight forward with you and does not sugar coat things so do not take her if you get offended easily. Overall, she is one of my favorite professors.

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
MAT017
Grade: A
Apr 16, 2018
Would take again

If you have to take a math take it with her!! She is the best! She is so caring, understanding, and always willing to help. Had her for math 17 and geometry and I would've never passed those without her. She is very straight forward and knows what she is doing. Ask questions, go to her office hours! She helps as much as she can even on the tests!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
4.0
3.0
MAT040
Grade: B
Dec 11, 2018
Would take again

Anke is a hilarious yet outspoken teacher, and she isnt afraid to curse or make jokes. She likes to pretend shes not, but shes really a great person. Her class is pretty easy, mostly drawing circles and triangles, but her tests usually trip people up, beware of true or false questions. Overall pretty good teacher.

Participation matters
Hilarious
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
5.0
MAT000
Jan 28, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She is unreasonably hard and extremely rude to her students. I would ask her questions and I could tell she was annoyed meanwhile Im paying her to teach me. She does mostly pass people as long as if they put in the work, so I gave her a 2 for that reason. She curses a lot and calls students out in front of the class.

Tough Grader
1.0
5.0
MAT040
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 22, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She is very rude to the students and calls students out. When asked for some help she got very annoyed when she should be more than happy to help her students out. She gives quizzes almost every single Friday. If you're expecting this to be the Geometry you learned in high school for a way to get a gen ed course out of the way... don't do it.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Beware of pop quizzes
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
MAT040
Grade: A
May 12, 2020
Would take again

I absolutely loved Dr. Walz and 100% recommend her to anyone taking Mat40. She was super helpful during the transition online and was able to clearly explain all information. She made me genuinely like the content and I loved the way she structured the course. She does not use textbooks and you only have to buy a compass set (which was super cheap)

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
MAT040
Jan 20, 2022
Would take again

I absolutely loved this class and professor. I didn't have a good geometry teacher in highschool, so I took this class to learn something, and I'm very happy I did. Dr. Walz is so considerate. There's hw everyday, but it's usually just one worksheet with one or two questions. She's also super helpful and the quizzes were easy if you did the hw!

Lots of homework
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
3.0
4.0
MAT040
Apr 5, 2022
Would take again

I really liked her teaching and how she was willing to help. But, on the exams she puts these trick questions in and expects us to know the answers. Shes also a little condescending when youre confused or get something wrong. It prohibits one from answering questions in class.

5.0
2.0
MAT040GEOMETRY
Grade: A
May 6, 2022
Would take again

I was a bit nervous because on the first day she comes off as tough, but she is absolutely amazing. She is super lenient if you miss an assignment and as long as you tell her if you're going to miss class or had something that prevented you from doing work she will understand. Makes math easy to understand. Lastly, she is so HILARIOUS

Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
GEOMETRY040
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 5, 2022
Would take again

Quizs almost every friday but if you go to class and pay attention, everything is fairly easy. Beware of T/F questions on exams, study the vocab. She is always willing to help you even on quiz/exams and usually gives you a chance to fix your mistakes. If you respect her, she will respect you. She is very funny but dont talk over her & NO phones!!!!

Hilarious
Test heavy
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
GEOMETRY040
Grade: A
Mar 31, 2023
Would take again

Professor Walz is the best professor I've had this year, she's funny and her lectures involve a lot of hands on work. She will allow you to make up a quiz or exam if you have an excused absence and she thoroughly explains the materials in a way that is easy to understand. Just be aware that she is very strict on cell phone usage.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
GEOMETRY040
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2023
Would take again

She seems tough at first, but is so sweet and kind. Super funny and understanding. Great at explaining and showing the material, good at clarifying with questions. Quizzes nearly every Friday but it's all stuff she's talked about that week. If you pay attention & take notes during class, you'll do fine. There is homework, but often just 2 problems.

Hilarious
Caring
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
GEOMETRY040
Grade: C
Jan 19, 2024
Would take again

make sure you show up everyday and make sure to do the homework!! She respects those who tell her why they are absent and take care of their missing work without hassle. She will also let you make up tests and is a generous grader.

Participation matters
Caring
Respected
5.0
3.0
GEOMETRY040
Grade: A
Jan 22, 2024
Would take again

Anke is one of my favorite professors I've had here at KU. She seems intimidating at first, but she is so caring and supportive. She will answer any question you have. I loved attending this class. She does a great job at supporting students. Anke makes geometry accessible to all levels of math. She's great!

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
3.0
GEOMETRY040
Grade: A
Apr 30, 2024
Would take again

really appreciated her as a prof. She always is there for help when you need it and always caring. I get scared of her at times but she's a nice and supportive person. She gives weekly quizzes but if you attend class and do your work they are simple. She's very easy on grading and very helpful on exams/quizzes. 10/10 recommend!!

Hilarious
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
MAT106
Grade: A+
May 2, 2024
Would take again

Anke is very caring. Prepares you well for every quiz or exam. She wants to see all of her students success and be stress free. I would take her for every class.

Gives good feedback
Caring
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
MAT000
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 21, 2024

I graduated with honors and never dropped a class (only saying this to show I was a dedicated student). Except Anke's. She is extremely rude, does not give you ways to improve, and only gives harsh criticisms. She also believes she is always right, even in situations where she is provably wrong. She will lash out at you if you try to correct her.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
5.0
2.0
MAT040GEOMETRY
Grade: B
Dec 19, 2024
Would take again

I loved Dr. Walz! I was never the best at math (hence why I took Geometry), but she made it enjoyable. Quizzes every Friday and three exams, she's not too harsh of a grader. Homework typically everyday as well but you can complete it in class most of the time. I always felt prepared without much extra studying because she is very thorough.

Respected
Test heavy
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
GEOMETRY040
Grade: B+
Feb 4, 2025
Would take again

Professor Walz is caring but strict - attend class, do the work, and she'll support you. Quizzes are frequent but manageable. I found unstuckstudy helpful for understanding concepts outside of class.

5.0
3.0
GEOMETRY040
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 10, 2025
Would take again

So funny! She always makes class fun and makes sure everyone understands what is going on. She likes to laugh and joke around but she also is very serious about her teaching. I love her and if I ever need to take a math class again, I'm definitely picking her.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
2.0
3.0
MAT040
Grade: A
Mar 11, 2025

I found her to pretty condescending, especially if you were confused on a problem. She also seemed annoyed when you would ask for help, as if it's not her job to help you. The class wasn't too bad difficulty wise, but there were weekly quizzes so be prepared for that.

Participation matters
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
GEOMETRY040
Grade: A
May 15, 2025
Would take again

I loved this class and that's saying something because I hated geometry in high school. If you go to class and pay attention/participate you will have a good time. Anke jokes around and was very helpful during class time and even on tests and quizzes, if you ask for help you will receive it. There are weekly quizzes and 4 tests including the final.

1.0
5.0
MAT105
Grade: F
Nov 13, 2025

I had Professor Walz two semesters ago and would not recommend her. She doesn't know how to teach or support students with DSO accommodations or learning disabilities. She called me out in front of the class, made me feel bad for struggling, and offered no real help. If you need support, avoid her class.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
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